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For the love of gesso....


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Gesso is one of my fave art supplies. Seriously. 


Here's the proof that I mean business when it comes to gesso *winks*.... and Liquitex is currently my fave brand. :) 


I use the regular gesso to prep my journal pages and use the super heavy gesso with a stencil to add texture to my pages.


Gesso is basically plaster of Paris. It dries hard and a little stiff making it a great primer for thin pages as it makes them stronger. 


My art journal pages were done with a paint brush, acrylic paints, gesso and my fingers. :)


Playing along with More Than Words.

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17 comments:

  1. Awesome Yvonne...I never understood the hype behind gesso!
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  2. wow, this has got to be my favourite girl Yvonne !! Gesso has got to be the staple for an artist like you :)

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  3. Your pages look wonderful! Her eyes are so piercing! Fantastic creating!

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  4. Fantastic page..I loved the textures with gesso..She looks mysterious !all the patterns showing thoughts in her head..some bright bold and some texturous white ;)!

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  5. FABULOUS. Love everything about this Yvonne, you have done an amazing job here. A real work of art. Thank so much for playing along with us at More Than Words.

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  6. Love how this girl is sort of part of the landscape of the page. Really neat! And ummmmm. YOu have a bit of gesso there??!!!!! It is good stuff, though:)

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  7. I have always wanted to have a flower on my face! This is just awesome! Those blue eyes are piercing...so maybe a bit of the girl's soul is shining through and she is asking if you can see it? Sorry, a bit over the top this morning maybe as I have my coffee!

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  8. You are amazing!! This is gorgeous!!! And Happy early Birthday (or is it early as you are ahead of me by 14 some hours! LOL!)!!!!!!!!!! :)

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  9. I like gesso too, but not enough to buy it in gallon tubs! You do mean business! ;)

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  10. Absolutely stunning!! I love Liquitex Gesso, too!! This is one of your most amazing faces!! The depth is fabulous and her eyes are a wow!! Love this my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  11. You do know your gesso!! Awesome creation! Thank you for playing along with us at More Than Words!

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  12. Wowwww!!!
    Stunning art journal pages!!
    Love the textures and those eyes....fab!
    Thanks for playing with us at More Than Words!
    Xxx

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  13. Oh my - this is amazing! I loooove it! Thanks for playing along with us at More Than Words.

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  14. OMG WOW! Her eyes are stunning and love all that texture! TFS

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  15. You did an awesome job with his challenge! Your journal pages are stunning!! You truly are a gifted artist! All the best from More Than Words! :) I would like to invite you to visit my blog this month for a giveaway! http://mybeaner.blogspot.ca/

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  16. O! The wonderful eyes! Love, love it!! Thanks for playing along with us at More Than Words!

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Thanks for visiting my blog and taking time to leave a comment. I really appreciate it. Have an awesome day!:)

Cheers, Yvonne.